It was always a special treat when my mother would make homemade granola. Over the years I have carefully tasted each recipe to see if it resembled my mother's. After trying out many different recipes, I've found one that I like, and it is not very difficult to make. The added plus for me, is that it keeps me feeling full all the way till lunch (that doesn't happen very often).
4 cups rolled oats
1 cup wheat germ (I omitted this )
1 cup chopped walnuts or slivered almonds ( I did one cup walnuts & one cup peanuts---I like it nutty!)
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil (I use olive oil)
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup water
1 package dried sweetened cranberries or other dried fruit ( I didn't add this because I like it plain sometimes, so I just add them as I eat each bowl).
Instructions:
1. Heat the oven to 300. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, wheat germ, nuts, sesame seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the oil, honey, and water. Toss the mixture until the ingredients are well combined, then spread it evenly on a cookie sheet.
3. Bake the granola for 40 min. or until lightly browned, stirring every 10 min. to keep the mixture from sticking. Let it cool completely, then stir in the cranberries or dried fruit. Makes about 7 cups.
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